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Middle East

The war and humanitarian crisis in Gaza directly impacts many Minnesotans. And while MPR News does not have journalists stationed in the region, we do have a responsibility to our audiences to report on how this ongoing conflict affects people here. Our goal is to provide MPR News audiences with a variety of perspectives, context and factual information. We are committed to using language that is as precise as possible.

As you will see here, the majority of the coverage on our air and our website is provided by our national and international news partners, NPR and the BBC. The language and terminology used to describe the conflict are changing. If you have questions or concerns about our coverage please reach out to us.

Hamas frees 8 more hostages. Israel begins releasing Palestinian prisoners after delay

Hamas frees 8 more hostages. Israel begins releasing Palestinian prisoners after delay

Hamas-led militants have freed eight hostages as part of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. But the chaotic handover of some of the captives drew an angry protest from Israel.
by The Associated Press

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An unlikely symbol of cooperation, the barn owl brings Arab and Israeli scientists together

An unlikely symbol of cooperation, the barn owl brings Arab and Israeli scientists together

A cross-border conservation project centered on barn owls is fostering cooperation between Israeli and Arab scientists, offering a rare example of coexistence in the conflict-ridden Middle East. 
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Israel blocks thousands of Palestinians from returning to northern Gaza over ceasefire dispute

Israel blocks thousands of Palestinians from returning to northern Gaza over ceasefire dispute

Israel has prevented thousands of Palestinians from returning to northern Gaza, accusing Hamas of violating the terms of a fragile ceasefire by changing the order of hostages it has released.
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Trump wants Jordan and Egypt to accept more refugees to 'just clean out' Gaza

Trump wants Jordan and Egypt to accept more refugees to 'just clean out' Gaza

President Donald Trump said Saturday he'd like to see Jordan, Egypt and other Arab nations increase the number of Palestinian refugees they are accepting to "just clean out" the war-torn area.
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Israel’s Cabinet approves a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of dozens of hostages

Israel’s Cabinet approves a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of dozens of hostages

Israel’s Cabinet approved a deal early Saturday for a ceasefire in Gaza that would release dozens of hostages held there and pause the 15-month war with Hamas, bringing the sides a step closer to ending their deadliest and most destructive fighting ever.
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Palestinians in Gaza are eager to return home in a ceasefire but many will find nothing left

Palestinians in Gaza are eager to return home in a ceasefire but many will find nothing left

Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are eager to leave miserable tent camps and return to their homes if a long-awaited ceasefire agreement halts the Israel-Hamas war. But many will find there is nothing left and no way to rebuild.
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